YMCA of Greater Rochester (4368)
YMCA of Greater Rochester (4368) reported $71.6 million in revenue and $68.5 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $87.56 went to program services, $10.49 to management and general costs and $1.95 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 81.9% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $416,014 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 19 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 21% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $68MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $72MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 87.6% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.0% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.13 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 14.8% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 81.9% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $416,014 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.61% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 19 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 16.6 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 27 of 27 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseYouth development-our YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. We help young people cultivate their values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. Our YMCA programs such as childcare, pre-school, youth sports, day camping and overnight camping offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical and emotional growth. In fiscal year 2024-2025 the YMCA of Greater Rochester provided subsidies and…
Healthy living-the YMCA is a leading voice on health and well-being. We bring families closer together, encourage good health and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, people in our community are receiving the support, guidance and resources they need to achieve a greater health in spirit, mind and body. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis, families struggle with work/life balance and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our programs are affordable and open to all faiths, backgrounds, abilities and…
Social responsibility-the YMCA of Greater Rochester believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening and responding to our communities most critical social needs. Ymca programs such as diabetes prevention, livestrong, child sex education, subsidized childcare, community blood pressure screening, healthy communities and family togetherness are examples of how we deliver education, training and support that empowers our neighbors to effect change, bridge gaps and overcome obstacles. We engage YMCA members, participants and volunteers in activities that strengthen our…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $323,670 | $0 | $92,344 | $416,014 |
| CAO AND CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $272,145 | $0 | $73,346 | $345,491 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $210,434 | $0 | $72,968 | $283,402 |
| CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $174,817 | $0 | $55,490 | $230,307 |
| CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $177,710 | $0 | $40,353 | $218,063 |
| CHIEF PEOPLE & CULTURE OFF Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $163,627 | $0 | $36,532 | $200,159 |
19 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from YMCA of Greater Rochester (4368) (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.7M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b27 · 27 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 53,741
- Volunteers Part I, line 62,618
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| LECHASE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC Contractor | $3,889,411 |
| METRO SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT GROUP Esports program | $799,304 |
| DJCA CORNERSTONE LLC Contractor | $468,605 |
| CHRISTY PAVING & EXCAVATING LLC Contractor | $156,430 |
| COMMON THREAD BREWS LLC Food & drink | $137,545 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 6 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
17 private foundations reported grants to YMCA of Greater Rochester (4368) totaling $2.3M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 YMCA of Greater Rochester (4368) spent in FY2025, $87.56 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of YMCA of Greater Rochester (4368)'s spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, YMCA of Greater Rochester (4368) reported that 87.6% of its $68.5 million in expenses went to program services, 10.5% to management and general and 2.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does YMCA of Greater Rochester (4368) pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation YMCA of Greater Rochester (4368) reported for one person in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 was $416,014, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does YMCA of Greater Rochester (4368) get its money?
Of $71.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, 14.8% came from contributions and grants (including 4.5% from government grants) and 81.9% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is YMCA of Greater Rochester (4368) a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 16-0743242 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, object 202513519349300626 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, object 202432649349300423 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, object 202323129349303967 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, object 202213119349301916 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021, object 202112889349301116 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, object 202033289349300303 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 16-0743242: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.